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How to Finally Get Rid of Your PMI or FHA Mortgage Insurance

If you’re planning to apply for a mortgage to help you finance a home purchase, you could get stuck paying mortgage insurance, depending on the type of home loan you take out and your down payment amount.

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What’s the Difference Between ‘Exurbs’ and ‘Suburbs’?

City living is ideal for many people, especially those who work in the downtown core or who simply like to be in the center of the action. But living in urban centers is typically expensive, especially when compared to homes located in the outskirts.

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INFOGRAPHIC: How Much Value Can Be Added With Exterior Upgrades?

If you’re planning to sell your home soon and are looking for outdoor projects to undertake in an effort to boost the value of your home, consider the following updates.

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What is a “Proof of Funds” Letter in a Real Estate Purchase?

If you were selling your home, would you want to be absolutely certain that the buyers are able to secure a mortgage to make the real estate deal go through? Of course, you would, and that’s exactly what the purpose of a “proof of funds” letter is.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Sellers: Your Complete Open House Checklist

Selling soon? Then an Open House might be on your agenda in the near future. To help ensure that it’s a success, this checklist will help you tick off all the boxes so you leave no stone unturned.

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Title Insurance 101: Everything You Need to Know

Buying a new home can certainly be an overwhelming and sometimes frightening thing, especially if you’re completely new to this game.

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Should Buyers Consider a Probate Sale?

Just about every home buyer is looking for a good deal on a home purchase. After all, why pay more for a home than necessary?

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What is the MLS and How Does it Work?

Whether you’re a newbie buyer or seller or have bought and sold homes a few times over the years, you’ve most likely heard of the MLS, or Multiple Listing Service.

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INFOGRAPHIC: California Sales Report For March 2018

The spring season is off to a strong start for the housing market in California, with home sales inching higher and median home prices hitting 8-month highs in March. Here are some stats regarding California’s real estate market as compiled by the California Association of Realtors (CAR).

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